Wednesday 20 November 2013

Eyebrow Shape Guide - Especially for Asian/South Asian women

Eyebrows play a silent but huge role in enhancing your facial features and overall appearance. So I'll strongly recommend to always pay attention when shaping them at home or at the salon.


The general rule implies that you start at the outer corner of your nose like in the picture above. You can gauge the lines using any thin make-up brush (like an eye-shadow brush) or a pencil by holding it straight up from the corner of your nose.


Since most of us aren't blessed with petite noses; this may result in an awkwardly large space between our eyebrows (tried!). The fix is to start along the bridge of your nose, as seen in the picture below.


The technique for the arch and end remains the same.

Trend Alert: Thick & Fuller eyebrows are in trend. I do, however, come across women with extremely thin eyebrows. The reason being that they have grown accustomed to that style and are unsure if thick eyebrows would suit them or not. My dear ladies, worry not for many companies have come out with an "Eye-brow Kit". The kit usually consists of an eyebrow gel, an eyebrow pencil, dark and light shades (beige & brown) and sometimes a shape stencil. You can buy one and use it to draw fuller eyebrows for a try. 

An Eyebrow Kit by Too faced

Sample (Pic not my property)


Remember, the color of your eyebrows should be somewhat similar to your hair color if not exactly the same.

Sunday 10 November 2013

Product Review: Make Up Academy (MUA) 12 Shade Undressed Palette


A great Urban Decay Naked Palette dupe, this 12 shade palette by MUA is not only affordable (MUA Undressed Palette for PKR 750 - Urban Decay Naked Palette for PKR 7500 - Shut Up!) but also delivers in terms of texture and application.

Being an avid Urban Decay Cosmetics fan, this product has certainly got what it takes to be in my good books.
Courtesy: ETM blog
Courtesy: ETM blog
Point: The shimmery shades are more pigmented and goes on smoother comparative to the matte shades.

Nonetheless, with a price difference like that, it surely deserves to be in your vanity.

Peace & Love!

Saturday 21 September 2013

Home Remedy - for improved complexion and softer skin


Want soft, supple and fair skin? Here's an easy and natural way:

Mix a pinch of pure ground turmeric in 2 tsp of fresh yogurt. Apply the mixture to your face and neck and wait until its dry. Wash it off with your regular face wash. Visibly improved skin texture and complexion in just 2-3 weeks. Apply it daily or every alternate day. Its natural with NO side effects & suitable for all skin types. 

Thursday 12 September 2013

Regal - (Gold & Purple)


Face: Rimmel's Lasting Finish 100 & 202, Rimmel's Match Perfection pressed powder & Wet n Wild Mega Glo Illuminating powder
Eyes: MAC Carbon (outer corner), Urban Decay Frigid (centre) & Ruthless (under the eyebrows)
Mascara: Rimmel's 1-2-3 Looks
Lips: Mac Ravishing


Monday 2 September 2013

Beauty Look - Rouge Noir


Face: Rimmel's Lasting Finish (100 & 202)
Lips: Homegirl - Kat Von D
Eyeshadow: Urban Decay Naked 2 Pallette
Mascara: Rimmel's 1-2-3 Looks

Friday 23 August 2013

Review - Rimmel's Lasting Finish - 25 Hour Foundation

I have recently become a fan of liquid foundations and can't stop experimenting with 'em. I previously used to use stick foundation on my clients (that's what is prevalent here and I do use it on clients who need extra coverage) but many of my clients did not need alot of coverage. So as per my make-up philosophy "less is more" I'm on a hunt to find best possible solution for my different clients with different skin needs to give them natural and comfortable base that they'd love me for.

I have recently added Rimmel's Lasting Finish 25 hour foundation to my vanity. Starting with 3 shades:



These can cover fair to tan skin tone after I mix and match and will work on most of my clients but you can never have enough. All 3 have yellow undertones which is again Okay for Asian skin but this line offer foundations with pink undertone as well so you have a good variety to choose from. 

Review: It gives medium coverage and I have to use concealer on problem areas to get a flawless base. It's great for normal to combination skin with its semi-matte finish but I wouldn't recommend it to people who have oily or dry skin. It is a longwear foundation as it says; wouldn't melt away and is light weight.


Thursday 15 August 2013

My lip shade pick for 2013 - Addicted!

Im obsessed with this lipstick shade and the best part.. it goes with almost any color you're wearing! Only when wearing during the daytime I lighten it a bit by pressing a tissue paper in between my lips.

Lasting Finish Lipstick-Kate Moss Collection 109



Review: Lasts longer as it promises and gives a nice finish BUT becomes quite dry after a while.

MAC- Sounds Like Noise (Hayley Williams)















Review: Very hydrating; creamier than other MAC lipsticks.

Color Studio - Color Rush Lipstick - Tease Me



Review: Rich color and matte finish BUT the color bleeds (smudges) after some time.

Note: the first and last picture are my property. If you have to use it somewhere; please put up credits :)

Monday 12 August 2013

Nail Color Trend 2013 - My 5 picks

Oxblood/Mulberry

 

Mossy

 

Orange/Mandarin/Tangerine


Hot Pink/Fuschia




Neutrals/Nudes




*these images are not my property and are meant for reference only.

Monday 5 August 2013

Get great lashes.. Naturally! Tried & Tested

I have been considering lash extensions and lash perming for a while but couldn't get myself to all the chemical treatment. Then I discovered mother nature's beauty fix - Castor Oil. It works like magic! 

I am a little impatient and I need to see the result in days; so take my words for it. With in less than 2 weeks my lashes were thicker, healthier and longer! For my ease, I stored Castor oil (plain Castor oil) in an empty mascara container:

Apply it to your lashes before you go to bed as part of your nightly beauty regimen and let it work over the night. 

You'd see the results for yourself. And when you do, don't forget to share it with me ;) at https://www.facebook.com/sakt88


Tuesday 30 July 2013

Back to Basics! - Part 2


The first step to finding the right foundation is to determine which formula suits you the best. For oily/combination skin, opt for oil-free liquid foundation and for dry skin go for a cream foundation. Note that cream foundations or stick foundations (TV paint stick) provide thicker and heavier coverage comparatively.
To choose the right color, apply the foundation on your jawline and blend it. Choose the color that is similar to your original skin tone or just half a shade lighter. The natural the better!



If you're doing it for the first time, it's better to apply three different shades at once and choose the one that's closest to your skin tone.


For oily skin, the foundation sometimes tend to turn a little darker so wait for a minute or 2 before you make the final purchase. In my post earlier, I suggested to own a variety of foundations for different occasions. For example, on a weekend day-out choose a light tinted formula with SPF to avoid looking overdone whereas for an evening-out you can use a foundation that gives a little heavy coverage.

To get a perfect base do NOT forget to prep & prime! prepping means cleaning and moisturizing your face; it gives a more smoother application and prevents pore clogging. Primer makes your foundation last longer, appear flawless, minimises pores and reduce oil and shine.

My fav primer picks would be:
  • All Mat by Make-up Forever
  • Primed & Poreless Pure Oil-Free by Too Faced

Thursday 25 July 2013

Back to Basics! - Part 1

Ahh the dilemma of life! finding the right foundation that wouldn't melt away, turn grey, appear flaky, or make you look like a ghost in pictures. Well, let me be your saviour. Fortunately, we live in a time where we can pick a foundation to suit our skin type and tone from a wide array of products available. I'd advise to not rely on one foundation for all your beauty needs. Here's what I prefer:

Daytime/Everyday wear:

It's daytime and you want to look fresh and natural not a wax figure. If your skin isn't very troublesome or do not need much coverage BB creams are a best choice for you. God bless the inventor! Perfect for daily use; whether you're out working or going brunchin' and/or lunchin'. It includes foundation, moisturiser & SPF! What more could you have asked for?

For oily skin, pick the oil-free formula. I like:


For normal to dry skin:

 

For dark skin:

 



Its advisable to re-apply your BB cream if your out for more than 4 hours. Its not an all-day option.


Too much information? Let's take a break... about full coverage foundations please read Back to Basics! -Part 2...




Wednesday 24 July 2013

Go bold! - Dark Lips




No you dont have to look like you just came out from a Vampire flick to wear dark lips (I love mulberry!)
This year is all about wearing bold colors. May it be your clothing, accessories or make-up.  Just make sure to even out colors on your face for when you wear a dark lip color it eats up other color(s) on your face. Make sure you balance it out with a right blusher/bronzer, eyeshadow, liner and your brows! Do Not blacken your brows; keep it similar to your hair color or to be safe use soft brown shades.

For the look above I have used:

Lips: NARS Viridiana (Semi Matte)
Eyes: Rimmel Scandolous Eyes (Liner Pencil) in Black
Face: Givenchy Le Prisme Visage (85 Amber Organza)
Blush: Loreal True Match (102 True Rose)